Poetry
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STATE OF SPOKEN WORD The Bowery Poetry Club and the non-profit organization Bowery Arts and Sciences present “Poetry Now! The East Village Scene,” a day-long seminar featuring talks about the state of spoken word and open microphone poetry, the roots of spoken word, and the changing dynamics of the Lower East Side poetry scene. A poetry slam and a benefit for victims of Hurricane Katrina follow the talks. Speakers include the founder of the Bowery Poetry Club, Bob Holman, and writers Celena Glenn and David Henderson. Saturday, 1 p.m., Bowery Poetry Club, 310 Bowery, between 1st and Bleecker streets, 212-334-6414, free, $15 suggested donation for evening benefit.
